2027 Summer Intern – Trading Analyst, US

PIMCO•Newport Beach, CA

2d•$53•Onsite

About The Position

PIMCO is a global leader in active fixed income. With our launch in 1971 in Newport Beach, California, PIMCO introduced investors to a total return approach to fixed income investing. In the 50+ years since, we have worked relentlessly to help millions of investors pursue their objectives – regardless of shifting marketing conditions. As active investors, our goal is not just to find opportunities, but to create them. To this end, we remain firmly committed to the pursuit of our mission: delivering superior investment returns, solutions, and service to our clients. Since 1971, our people have shaped our organization through a high-performance inclusive culture, in which we celebrate diverse thinking. We invest in our people and strive to imprint our CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Responsibility and Excellence. We believe each of us is here to help others succeed and this has led to PIMCO being recognized as an innovator, industry thought leader and trusted advisor to our clients. PIMCO’s Portfolio Management team creates and supports investment solutions designed to help clients meet their financial goals while navigating decades of market change. The most important function of this role is to maximize return consistent with client objectives. You will work alongside Portfolio Managers on the desk, focusing on supporting the execution and optimization of trades and required research. You will gain insight into the day-to-day functioning of Capital Markets, and contribute firsthand the trading of global risk and capital flows. Successful interns receiving full time offers will have the opportunity to join full-time after graduation.

Requirements

Pursuing an undergraduate degree
Must be able to begin full time employment at a PIMCO office between January 2028 – August 2028
Must be enrolled at a university during the Fall 2027 semester (August 2027 – December 2027)
Have a minimum 3.2 cumulative collegiate grade point average on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent) at an accredited 4-year college or university
Are business proficient in English
Show a strong interest in the financial markets, macroeconomics, investments, finance
Have strong work ethic and integrity; you should be a team player that is proactive and self-motivated
Have the ability to work effectively on multiple projects simultaneously
Are comfortable with handling ambiguity
Possess outstanding analytical and mathematical skills
Have proficiency in at least one of the following: Python, SQL, and/or VBA
Demonstrate curiosity and experience in using new emerging technologies and AI tools in your work or school projects to solve problems and drive better outcomes

Responsibilities

Aggregate sector/market news and trade flows through communication with sell-side traders in order to update Trade Floor
Analyzing and developing trade ideas in fixed income products
Communication with sell-side traders/economist/strategist in order understand current market dynamics
Support Senior Portfolio Managers in terms of managing client accounts
Create tools in order to streamline processes and improve efficiency